Festivus: How a Seinfeld joke became a holiday to air out grievances
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Festivus: How a Seinfeld joke became a holiday to air out grievances

Festivus — the holiday for the rest of us — is celebrated every year on December 23, thanks to the classic TV show Seinfeld. The unconventional holiday features traditions like the airing of grievances, feats of strength, and a simple aluminum pole instead of a Christmas tree. What started as a fictional joke has grown into a real cultural tradition embraced by fans around the world. From its sitcom origins to how people celebrate today, here’s a bit of how we are spending Festivus at FOX 29.

Festivus — the holiday for the rest of us — is celebrated every year on December 23, thanks to the classic TV show Seinfeld. The unconventional holiday features traditions like the airing of grievances, feats of strength, and a simple aluminum pole instead of a Christmas tree. What started as a fictional joke has grown into a real cultural tradition embraced by fans around the world. From its sitcom origins to how people celebrate today, here’s a bit of how we are spending Festivus at FOX 29.

Snow falls in Philadelphia and New Jersey as wintry mix moves through the Northeast

Snow falls in Philadelphia and New Jersey as wintry mix moves through the Northeast

Snow was visible across parts of Philadelphia and Central New Jersey this morning, including Center City, as a wintry system moved through the region early Christmas week.

Snow was visible across parts of Philadelphia and Central New Jersey this morning, including Center City, as a wintry system moved through the region early Christmas week.

Weather Authority: Monday 5 p.m. forecast
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Weather Authority: Monday 5 p.m. forecast

FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down what to expect in weather this week.

FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down what to expect in weather this week.

2 men injured in shooting at Frankford Transportation Center

2 men injured in shooting at Frankford Transportation Center

Two men are hospitalized following a Monday morning shooting outside a SEPTA station in Philadelphia, according to police.

Two men are hospitalized following a Monday morning shooting outside a SEPTA station in Philadelphia, according to police.

Weather Authority: Saturday 8:30 a.m. forecast
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Weather Authority: Saturday 8:30 a.m. forecast

Drew Anderson gives the weekend weather outlook for FOX 29 the weekend of December 20th. 

Drew Anderson gives the weekend weather outlook for FOX 29 the weekend of December 20th. 

Thousands without power as dangerous winds hit before Christmas

Thousands without power as dangerous winds hit before Christmas

Dangerous winds caused major problems for people in the Philly area Friday including one man who was nearly trapped inside his car by a downed tree.

Dangerous winds caused major problems for people in the Philly area Friday including one man who was nearly trapped inside his car by a downed tree.

Man standing in middle of street fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in Philly: police

Man standing in middle of street fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in Philly: police

An investigation is underway after police say an intoxicated man was standing in the middle of the road when he was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver overnight in Philadelphia.

An investigation is underway after police say an intoxicated man was standing in the middle of the road when he was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver overnight in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia weather: Temperatures to tumble in wake of soaking showers on Friday

Philadelphia weather: Temperatures to tumble in wake of soaking showers on Friday

Drenching downpours soaked the Philadelphia area on Friday morning with balmy temperatures that will tumble, causing freezing concerns on wet surfaces.

Drenching downpours soaked the Philadelphia area on Friday morning with balmy temperatures that will tumble, causing freezing concerns on wet surfaces.